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Sunshine Cobbler Recipe

This scrumptious cobbler is a refreshing change of pace from everyday desserts. With a crispy homemade topping and a juicy filling, this recipe is a golden success! —Angela Leinenbach, Mechanicsville, Virginia

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.YIELD:6 servings

Ingredients

2 cans (8 ounces each) citrus salad, undrained

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained

3 tablespoons butter

TOPPING:

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar, divided

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup cold butter

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup 2% milk

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

6 pecan halves

Half-and-half cream, optional

Directions

1.Drain citrus salad, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and reserved juice. Stir in citrus salad and oranges. Divide among six 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups; dot with butter.

2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg and milk. Drop by spoonfuls over fruit mixture. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over tops.

3. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until filling is bubbly and a toothpick inserted in topping comes out clean. Top each with a pecan half. Serve with cream if desired.
Yield: 6 servings.